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[punster]

Unintentionally I created a column that SharePoint thinks is required - do not get option to Delete when I go into the List ==> Settings ==> Edit Column option. When I added the column I chose "Add from existing site columns" and now it is telling me that it is required every time I edit an item on that list. I am a relatively novice user and have seen posts about using PowerShell to delete - but do not have that skill set. Hoping that there is some easier way to remove the column completely.

[theDBguy]

Hi,

Just thinking out loud... Do you have enough permission to modify the list? Have you tried asking an admin or owner to see if they could delete the site column?

[punster]

I am the owner of the site. I do have the option to modify the list, but do not have the option to delete the column; nor do I have the option to change the column to optional - it is treated as required. Think the issue is related to the fact that I do not have access to change any SharePoint properties at the server level.

[theDBguy]

I see. I guess in your organization, a site owner doesn't necessarily mean a site admin as well. Do you know if you have "full control" permission to the site you own?

[punster]

I do have "full control" but at my company, there are many of the site admin functions that are "locked" at the server level and I do not have the permission to change.

[theDBguy]

Hi,

If you have full control permission and still cannot do certain things you need/want to, then yes, I guess it's time to ask the higher ups in the company for assistance.

Good luck!